Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Bollywood Stars Criticize Government Over Student Protests
Some famous Bollywood actors are very upset and have spoken out against the government because students are protesting about a big exam called NEET.
The students say the exam papers were leaked, and they want the government to do something about it.
The actors are sad and angry because the police are using force against the students.
They think the government should listen to the students and talk to them instead of using force.
Some actors even said they are ashamed that more people are not speaking up for the students.
They want everyone to support the students and stand up for what is right.
Bollywood stars like Seema Pahwa and Ratna Pathak Shah have criticized the government's handling of student protests over the NEET paper leak.
Actors have condemned the use of force by the police against protesting students, calling it inhumane.
Protests led by Cockroach Janata Party have been ongoing for over a month, with students demanding dialogue and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police used lathi charge and tear gas bombs to disperse the protests, leading to widespread criticism.
Actors have called for more public support and vocal opposition to the government's actions.
- Who
- Bollywood stars and students protesting against the NEET paper leak
- What
- Public criticism of the government's handling of student protests
- When
- Ongoing for over a month, with recent escalations
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand justice and dialogue with the government over the NEET paper leak
Bollywood Stars
Government
Support for Protests
Bollywood Stars
Bollywood stars like Seema Pahwa, Ratna Pathak Shah, and others have publicly supported the student protests and criticized the government's handling of the situation.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the criticisms from Bollywood stars but has used force to disperse the protests.
Use of Force
Bollywood Stars
Actors have condemned the use of force by the police against the protesting students, calling it inhumane and unjust.
Government
The government and police have justified the use of force to maintain law and order during the protests.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Key Figures
- Seema Pahwa, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rajkummar Rao, Johnny Lever, Saumya Tandon
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, dialogue with the government
- Police Action
- Lathi charge and tear gas bombs used against protesters